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New England College

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Henniker, NH

This school is more affordable than other private schools

Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.

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$25,439

Avg tuition

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About New England College

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

New England College is a small private college located on a rural campus in Henniker, New Hampshire. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,774, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 96%. The college offers 65 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 21%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for students are $25,439.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

96% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

62% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

21% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Not required or recommended

High school transcript Required

High school rank Not required or recommended

Letter of recommendation Required

High school GPA Recommended

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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4k

Students enrolled

95%

Online student enrollment

13:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

Non-U.S. Citizen

50%

White

27%

Black

8%

Unknown

7%

Hispanic

5%

Two or more races

2%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

42%

Socio-economic diversity

49% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

24

Total Online Enrollment

4,265

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

83% On-campus

17% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate Check Bold 73% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 11% online

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's Check Bold 15% online

Doctorate Check Bold 50% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $25,439 $25,439
Graduate $15,624 $15,624

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,000
On-campus room and board $16,070
On-campus other expenses $2,000
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $14,500
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $2,250
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $2,750

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $44,509 $44,509
Off-campus without family $43,189 $43,189
Off-campus with family $29,189 $29,189

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

49%

State Grant Aid

10%

Institution Grant Aid

95%

Pell Grant

49%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,274
State Grant Aid $1,753
Institution Grant Aid $22,901
Pell Grant Aid $4,730

Financial Outlook

$26k

Average student debt after graduation

$32k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division III without football

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Basketball
  • Field Hockey
  • Golf
  • Ice Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Other Sports
  • Skiing
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
  • Baseball
  • Basketball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

4

Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

5

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

6

Education

BA

MA

DOC